Guest Piermarie Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 My mother has been taking Iressa for almost two months now and we had her CT done last week and found out that the cancer in both the lung and her liver has been getting smaller. I was too happy to even ask about the exact measurements because either way it didn't matter!!! My mom has been feeling sooooo much better, cooking, baking and doing stuff around the house, even babysitting her granddaughters and encouraging me to go out!!! I know that right now I will enjoy every moment of her "feeling great" days and never take them for granted, they are precious to me beyond words. She's even going to Florida in January with her sister and husband for a couple of months as long as she is feeling good. So, for whoever needs encouragement about the Iressa, I guess that is the truth what everyone says: When it works, it works!!!! Hopefully, we'll get a great response for a loooonnnnggg time. No more scans till end of February as long as stays status quo....Yeah!!!!! I know I don't post often but I read EVERYTHING and it has given me strength and hope beyond what I thought I could ever have, Thank you... Pier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Pier, What fantastic news...thanks for positing. We are overjoyed for your mother and take heart in thinking it might work with many others. Enjoy your Thanksgiving...celebrate this answered prayer. Blessings, Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Flournoy Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 FANTASTIC !!!!! to have results and to feel great too. Glad this is your mother's miracle drug. With all that cooking and baking what a great Thanksgiving dinner your family will have. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY A Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 This IS Fantastic NEWS. Today was my last treatment for my 5th cycle with one more cycle of carbo/taxol to go. After that, doc wants to put me on Irissa for Maintenance for as long as it works. I have been really nervous about it and love hearing success stores like your moms. Praying for your mom and your family for continued success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 That's fantastic!!!! Always great to get good news. Rich My 2-cents in battling cancer: Stay positive and focused. Never give up, never give in. Take one-step and one day at a time. Enjoy life to it’s fullest. Lots of laughing and yes even crying. It rejuvenates the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Ah Pier~ I am so happy to hear the Iressa is working for you! All the best to you & your mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Pier, great news! Enjoy! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Piermarie Posted November 22, 2003 Share Posted November 22, 2003 Thank you to all for the good wishes....that's why I LOVE this place!!!!! Most Sincerely, Pier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Wonderful news! Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 23, 2003 Share Posted November 23, 2003 Happy Thanksgiving at Pier's house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalie Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Pier! I am so happy to hear that! You have given me so much hope today. I pray that I can speak the same good news soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted November 24, 2003 Share Posted November 24, 2003 Pier, This is wonderful news. "Happy Thanksgiving" God Bless Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest canuckwebgrrl Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Iressa sounds like a wonderful little miracle in a pill! Wonderful news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Hi Pier; YES, what wonderful news, happy for ya, you and the family have a happy thanksgiving!! God bless and stay well Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 WONDERFUL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 This is GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 Pier- It's news like this that keeps us all coming back and supporting and encouraging one another. Blessings. I know what YOU'LL be thankful for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniemac Posted November 26, 2003 Share Posted November 26, 2003 You give me hope. Thank you and I will be saying prayers for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayleMarie Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 My mother who is 76 was diagnosed with squamous cell nsclc 10/03. She has received 4 rounds of chemo Taxo/Carbo with no results. Her oncologist suggested taxotere which she started immediately. The bad reactions (mouth sores/Thrush) caused her to discontinue treatment after just one. She is now starting the drug Iressa and has taken two pills. I have heard that the Iressa is working if you have a really bad rash. Does this seem to be the case? I am so hopeful this works for her. So far she feels good (anything is good compared to what she has been through) Anyone know what stage she may be in? Nobody wants to ask, although she probably talks to her onc. about it? She has a 3 cm lesion with another one starting. It is in her lymph nodes into her other lung. That is all I know I know my mother and I doubt she would tell us if it is has mets. anywhere. Do they always check even if the patient says no? I am scared for her... Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 SO VERY GLAD for you Pier. This is the sort of news I love to hear. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Pier, So happy to hear the good news!! XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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